Astros-Cubs: Oct. 1-3

October 3, 2012 4:13 PM

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Oct. 3: Cubs 5, Astros 4

Cubs first baseman Bryan LaHair (6) celebrates with Brett Jackson, Tony Campana and Starlin Castro as Astros shortstop Jed Lowrie (4) walks away after LaHair's single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Cubs a 5-4 victory over the Astros at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs victory sent the Astros to a franchise record 107th loss in a game that marked their final game as a National League team. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle) less

Oct. 3: Cubs 5, Astros 4

Cubs first baseman Bryan LaHair (6) celebrates with Brett Jackson, Tony Campana and Starlin Castro as Astros shortstop Jed Lowrie (4) walks away after LaHair's single in the bottom of ... more

Astros catcher Carlos Corporan goes head first into the bag as he is tagged out by Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro trying to steal second base during the eighth inning. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle) less

Astros catcher Carlos Corporan goes head first into the bag as he is tagged out by Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro trying to steal second base during the eighth inning. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston ... more

Astros catcher Carlos Corporan goes head first into the bag as he... Photo-3547719.49979 - Houston Chronicle

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Cubs outfielder Tony Campana is safe at first base with a bunt single as the throw from Astros second baseman Tyler Greene gets past first baseman Brett Wallace during the ninth inning. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle) less

Cubs outfielder Tony Campana is safe at first base with a bunt single as the throw from Astros second baseman Tyler Greene gets past first baseman Brett Wallace during the ninth inning. (Smiley N. Pool / ... more

Cubs outfielder Tony Campana is safe at first base with a bunt... Photo-3547720.49979 - Houston Chronicle

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Astros second baseman Tyler Greene kneels on the infield after failing to throw out Tony Campana of the Cubs on a bunt single during the ninth inning. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle)

Astros second baseman Tyler Greene kneels on the infield after failing to throw out Tony Campana of the Cubs on a bunt single during the ninth inning. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle)

Houston Astros second base Tyler Greene is upended by Chicago Cubs baserunner Adrian Cardenas as he completes a double play during the second inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Chicago. The season finale marked the Astros final game as a National League team. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) (Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Astros second base Tyler Greene is upended by Chicago Cubs baserunner Adrian Cardenas as he completes a double play during the second inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Chicago. The ... more

Houston Astros catcher Carlos Corporan holds his jersey up to his nose as he heads to the clubhouse after going a head first into the bag while being caught stealing during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Chicago. The Cubs won the season finale 5-4, sending the Astros to a franchise record 107th loss in a game that marked their final game as a National League team. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) (Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Astros catcher Carlos Corporan holds his jersey up to his nose as he heads to the clubhouse after going a head first into the bag while being caught stealing during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on ... more

Astros fans Jerry Acevedo, left, and Robert Fong, both from Houston, yell for a ball from Chicago Cubs center fielder Brett Jackson during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. Acevedo and Fong made the one-day trip to Chicago for the game. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle) less

Astros fans Jerry Acevedo, left, and Robert Fong, both from Houston, yell for a ball from Chicago Cubs center fielder Brett Jackson during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. Acevedo and Fong made the one-day ... more

The Astros lineup card hangs on the wall of the visitors dugout as the team faces the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, The season finale marked the Astros final game as a National League team. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle) less

The Astros lineup card hangs on the wall of the visitors dugout as the team faces the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, The season finale marked the Astros final game as a National League team. (Smiley N. Pool / ... more

Chris Nielsen wears a number 34 Houston Astros Nolan Ryan jersey as he heads to his seat at Wrigley Field. Nielsen, who is from Michigan, said he wasn't really an Astros fan, he just really liked the vintage rainbow jersey. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle) less

Chris Nielsen wears a number 34 Houston Astros Nolan Ryan jersey as he heads to his seat at Wrigley Field. Nielsen, who is from Michigan, said he wasn't really an Astros fan, he just really liked the vintage ... more

Cubs fans prepare a sign in the event of their team losing the game during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. The season finale marked the Astros final game as a National League team. The Cubs ended with 101 losses, second-most in franchise history. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle) less

Cubs fans prepare a sign in the event of their team losing the game during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. The season finale marked the Astros final game as a National League team. ... more

Cubs fans prepare a sign in the event of their team losing the game... Photo-3547739.49979 - Houston Chronicle

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A fan nearly falls into the netting atop the centerfield wall as fans reach for a ball tossed into the stands by Astros center fielder Brandon Barnes during the seventh inning. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle) less

A fan nearly falls into the netting atop the centerfield wall as fans reach for a ball tossed into the stands by Astros center fielder Brandon Barnes during the seventh inning. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston ... more

Astros infielder Tyler Greene walks through the stadium concourse with his equipment and luggage as he departs Wrigley Field after a 5-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs in the season finale. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle) less

Astros infielder Tyler Greene walks through the stadium concourse with his equipment and luggage as he departs Wrigley Field after a 5-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs in the season finale. (Smiley N. Pool / Houston ... more